Grace Burrowes

A fake engagement and plenty of charm keep the pages turning in this delightful Regency romance which the USA Today bestselling author Julia Quinn hails as "terrific." "I have come to ask you to kill me, my lord." Miss Abigail Abbott desperately needs to disappear--permanently--and the only person she trusts to help her do that is Lord Stephen Wentworth, heir to the Duke of Walden. Stephen is brilliant, charming, and--when he needs to be--absolutely ruthless. So ruthless that he proposes marriage instead of "murder" to keep Abigail safe. Stephen was smitten the instant his sister introduced him to Abigail, a woman with the dignity and determination of a duchess and the courage of a lioness. When she accepts his courtship of convenience, he also discovers she kisses like his most intimate wish come true. For Abigail, their arrangement is a sham to escape her dangerous enemies. For Stephen, it's his one chance to share a lifetime with the lady of his dreams--if only he can convince her his love is real.

When a storm blows off the North Sea and slams into the village of Fenwick on Sea, the villagers prepare for the inevitable: shipwreck, flood, land slips, and stranded travelers. The Queen's Barque Inn quickly fills with the injured, the devious, and the lonely. Intrigue crackles through the village, and passion lights up the hotel. One storm, eight authors, eight heartwarming novellas. An Improbable Hero: Mary LancasterWhen Letty's ship founders in a violent storm, she forges a rare bond with her rescuer. Simon is a troubled man on a final, deadly mission-until Letty makes him question everything. Hiding in plain sight among the refugees at The Queen's Barque, Simon is more than capable of protecting them both. But when the floods recede, can either of them say goodbye? Lord Stanton's Shocking Seaside Honeymoon: Cerise DeLandJosephine is so young. In love with life. His accountant in his work for Whitehall. Her father's heir to his trading company-and his espionage network. Lord Stanton cannot resist marrying her. Far from home, amid a horrific storm, Stanton discovers that his new bride loves him dearly. The Tender Flood: Caroline WarfieldZach knows Patience is far above his touch. But he has been enchanted by her since she raced out of the storm and into the Queen's Barque with a wagon full of small boys, puppies, and a bag of books. When the two of them make their way across the flooded marsh in search of a missing boy, attraction deepens. She risks scandal; he risks his heart. Before I Found You: Sherry Ewing Miranda has only one goal in life: to find a rich husband who can change her status from Miss to My Lady. Jasper has no plans to become infatuated during a chance encounter. Their connection is hard to dismiss, despite Miranda's quest for a title at all cost. What if the cost includes love? The Comtesse of Midnight: Alina K. FieldMalcolm rescues a French lady smuggler from the surf during a devastating storm, and takes shelter with her. As the stormy night drags on, he suspects his companion knows the woman who holds the secret to his identity. When she admits who she is, she dashes all his hopes- and promises him new ones. Wait for Me: Rue AllynEnemies by nature- Esmeralda and Brandon have met and fought before. When a fierce storm creates a chance encounter and forced proximity, Brandon learns the pirate is a woman of serious honor. Esmeralda discovers the naval captain is more than a uniform stuffed with rules. Both love the sea with boundless passion, but can they love each other? A Dream Come True: Jude KnightVicar to a remote parish, Barnaby Somerville stretches his tiny stipend to adopt his orphaned niece and nephew and his time to offer medical care as well as spiritual. A wife is a dream he cannot afford. But the storm sweeps into his life a surprising temptation. God knows, he will forever be richer for having known Theodosia Conroy, even if he must let her go. A Kiss by the Sea: Grace BurrowesThaddeus Pennrith finds a way to recover from multiple griefs when he accepts the blacksmith's post at Fenwick on Sea. Village life gives him a sense of belonging that Polite Society never could, though he must resume his aristocratic responsibilities soon. Along comes Lady Sarah Weatherby, refugee from an engagement gone badly awry, and Thaddeus is faced with both a compelling reason to reveal his titled antecedents, and a longing to keep them forever hidden....

Sycamore Dorning has watched one sibling after another succumb to the blandishments of wedded bliss, while he has grown wealthy and-deuce take it-lonely. He loves the ladies generally, though he waits in vain for the woman who can love him in all his contrary, stubborn, outspoken glory. Jeanette, Marchioness of Tavistock, endured six years of wedded purgatory before earning the independence of widowhood. She's admittedly attracted to Sycamore. He's refreshingly blunt, no toady to convention, and loyal to those he cares about. When trouble stalks her, she turns to Sycamore for help, because she would trust him with her life. But will she trust him with her heart?

Fabianus Haviland, Viscount Penweather, did not journey to the wilds of Dorsetshire in the dead of winter to engage in yet another dalliance with yet another lonely widow. Being a trifle lonely himself-only a trifle-he's looking for a fresh start in fresh surrounds. Fabianus has always enjoyed the company of sensible women, though, and Lady Daisy is very sensible. Her ladyship doesn't mince words regarding disappointing marital experiences, is ferociously devoted to her children, and has an immediate rapport with Penweather's small daughter. When Daisy's happiness is threatened by her in-laws, Penweather is honor-bound to intervene. Soon Daisy will have to choose, between her children and the man who makes her dream once again of the kind of happily ever after she'd thought could never be hers.

Lady Maggie Windham has secrets…And she's kept them...until now. When a blackmailer threatens to expose Maggie's secret letters, she turns to investigator Benjamin Hazlit to keep catastrophe at bay. Benjamin Hazlit has secrets of his own, including an earldom he never talks about. However, when Maggie comes to him with innocent eyes and a puzzling conundrum, he can't help but offer his assistance. With each day that passes, Maggie intrigues Benjamin more than the riddle she's set him to solve. As Benjamin uncovers more and more of her past, Maggie struggles to keep him at a distance, until they both must decide whether it's worth the risk to reveal the truth in their hearts..." Scandalously good... Stunningly perfect in every way… A rare and special treat for historical romance fans."—The Romance Reviews"Intriguing, sensual historical romance that I could not put down."—Romance Junkies"Burrowes' exquisite writing style and ability to plumb the depths of the characters' emotions…make phenomenal reading."—Long and Short Reviews"The characters are spot on… You'll be transported back to Regency England in grand style."—Night Owl Reviews

'Grace Burrowes is terrific!' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton seriesA new duke, a woman with a secret and a second chance at love . . . Robert Rothmere is hiding a past no duke should have endured, but he's not hiding it well enough. Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they'll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately - and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he'd love in that role. Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal . . . as far as anybody knows. But years ago, her path crossed Robert's and she's never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he travelled to keep her safe when she hadn't a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess . . . but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness. Praise for Grace Burrowes'Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure' Tessa Dare'Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic' Mary Balogh'Wonderfully funny, moving romance, not to be missed!' Eloisa James'If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance!' Elizabeth Hoyt

Two novellas set in the season of mistletoe... Lady Mistletoe's Holiday Helper (from Yuletide Wishes)Lord Marcus Bannerfield is former military and all business. He has no patience with frivolity, but when he becomes guardian to two orphaned nieces, even he knows somebody had better decorate his household for the yuletide holidays. Lady Margaret Entwhistle's business offers that exact service, but she doesn't expect his lordship pay for her efforts with kisses Kisses and Catnip (from Love and Other Perils)Max Haddonfield is a man of science with a soft spot for stray cats. When he donates one of his foundlings to a library to protect the books from hungry mice, he never dreams that Lady Antonia Mainwaring will reward his generosity by stealing his heart

A new duke and a woman with a secret in her past get a second chance at love in this delightful and charming Regency romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the Windham series. Robert Rothmere is hiding a past no duke should have endured, but he's not hiding it well enough. Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they'll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately -- and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he'd love to entrust with that role. Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal... as far as anybody knows. Her path crossed Robert's years ago, though, and she's never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he traveled to keep her safe when she hadn't a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess...but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness.

A new duke and a woman with a secret in her past get a second chance at love in this delightful and charming Regency romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the Windham series. Robert Rothmere is hiding a past no duke should have endured, but he's not hiding it well enough. Sooner or later, his enemies will learn that he spent years locked away at a private asylum. To get their hands on his wealth, they'll try to send him right back to his worst nightmares. If Robert is to foil their schemes, he needs to marry a perfectly proper, blessedly boring, deadly dull duchess, immediately -- and he knows exactly which quietly delightful lady he'd love to entrust with that role. Lady Constance Wentworth has cultivated a reputation for utter forgettability. She never speaks out of turn (in public), never has a daring thought (that she admits aloud), and never comes close to courting scandal . . . as far as anybody knows. Her path crossed Robert's years ago, though, and she's never forgotten the extraordinary lengths he traveled to keep her safe when she hadn't a friend in the world. She longs to be his demure duchess . . . but little does he know that to marry her would be utter madness.

This beautiful yuletide Regency romance from bestselling author Grace Burrowes is sure to brighten any holiday! When a lady has a secret, she needs more than a friend, she needs a hero…No one would guess that Lady Louisa Windham, the most reserved of the Duke of Moreland's daughters, had once acted so rashly on a dare from her brother. But now a fortune hunter threatens to reveal her secret identity at a holiday ball, and it looks like all she's getting this Christmas season is scandal. To keep Louisa from being publicly humiliated, close family friend Sir Joseph Carrington offers himself as a solution. As he courts Louisa with gentleness and gallantry, she finds in him a man perceptive enough to discern her hidden creative heart. They begin to realize their match may be the best Christmas gift either could imagine. But Sir Joseph has a secret of his own…Praise for Grace Burrowes's Windham series:"Burrowes's fresh, gorgeous writing held me riveted from start to finish."—Meredith Duran, USA Today bestselling author"Brimming with passion, romance, and wit."—Sophia Nash, award-winning author"Witty, sensual, Regency romance featuring complex characters who ring true to the time period."—Booklist STARRED REVIEW"Tons of intrigue, searing seduction, and wonderful humor…a must-read for fans of Georgette Heyer and Regency romances."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

Gabriel North has spent two years allowing his family to believe him dead, while he assumes the identity of a hardworking steward on the neglected Three Springs estate. When Gabriel falls in love with Polonaise Hunt, cook at Three Springs, he realizes he must solve the mystery of who tried repeatedly to kill him, before he can ask any woman to share his life. Gabriel resumes his proper identity as Marquis of Hesketh only to find that Polonaise has also resumed her calling, that of talented portrait artist, and she's been commission to paint a portrait of Gabriel's heir. While Gabriel tries to untangle the mystery of his attempted murder, he finds Polonaise has been keeping secrets of her own. She can capture Gabriel's likeness on canvas, but can he capture her heart?

Ash Dorning has loved Lady Della Haddonfield from afar for years. He has played the part of the cordial family connection and battled every demon from lack of funds, to meddling relatives, to a recurring case of the blue devils-while other men have won Della's smiles. When Della lands in the midst of scandal, those fellows who fawned over her hand disappear behind the nearest potted palms, leaving Ash to waltz to the rescue. Della is compromised by a thoroughgoing bounder, and only Ash's loyalty stands between her and hopeless ruin. But Ash has played least in sight with her for too long, and too many secrets lie between them for Della to believe that Ash is motivated by anything other than gentlemanly duty. When trouble comes calling once again, Ash and Della either learn to trust their love, or they will lose everything they hold dear-including each other.

May I Have This Duke - previously available in Dancing in the Duke's ArmsGerard Hammersley, Duke of Hardcastle, is dragooned by an old friend into attending a house party, though Hardcastle refuses to fall prey to the matchmakers who relish such gatherings. He recruits his nephew's prim, prickly governess, Miss Ellen MacHugh, to preserve him from being compromised by the matchmakes, and offers in exchange to deflect the amorous viscounts who plague Ellen. Ellen agrees to Hardcastle's scheme for two reasons. First, she's been attracted to His Grace since the day she laid eyes on him, and knows that behind Hardcastle's lack of charm lies a ferociously loyal and faithful heart. Second, she's departing from Hardcastle's household at the conclusion of the house party, and two weeks safeguarding His Grace's bachelorhood is as much pleasure-and as much torment-as she can endure before she leaves him. The Duke of My Dreams-previously available in Once Upon a DreamBanker's daughter Anne Faraday is cast into the company of Elias, Duke of Sedgemere, at house party in the Lakes. Anne warms to the lonely man and conscientious father behind the title, and Elias becomes enthralled with the brilliant, burdened woman beneath Anne's genteel facade. Liking turns to love under the Cumbrian summer moon, but family obligations, secrets, and a prodigal duck conspire to thwart the course of true love.

Beckman Haddonfield has always solved his problems by moving on. When he's given the job of restoring a family property, he finds in Sara Hunt the one woman who makes him want to put down roots. As housekeeper on a neglected estate, Sara has finally found a quiet place to raise her daughter and heal from a tumultuous past. She has good reasons for ignoring Beckman's overtures, but wants to trust him when he says that this time, he's not going anywhere. But will he still say that when Sara's past catches up with her?

At the age of fourteen, Ethan Grey was banished by his titled father into a hell his legitimate siblings never learned of. Now that the old earl is dead, and Ethan is a widower with two children to raise, he finds himself attracted to Alice Portman, the boys' scholarly, reserved governess. Alice also has a shadowed past, and she and Ethan must face the demon haunting them both if they're to win their chance for a happily ever after.

Oak Dorning is an artist determined to take his place among London's most successful portraitists. Town life is expensive, though, so a temporary post restoring a few old paintings for a ruralizing widow strikes Oak as a prudent detour on the way to his brilliant future. Verity Channing was married to a renowned artist, and knows firsthand how spiteful London sophisticates can be. A quiet life in the country is fine with her-also lonely and rather dull-until Oak finds scandalous treasures lurking in her art collection. When somebody sets out to ruin Verity, Oak must choose between his cherished ambitions and the lady who fills his dreams.

Valerian is handsome, charming, and absolutely pockets to let. He's hopelessly attracted to heiress Emily Pepper, but an honorable man must bring independent means to his marriage. Emily has been chased by enough fortune hunters to know that the fellow who balks at taking advantage of her wealth is exactly the man she needs, but she's hiding secrets that Valerian must never learn. He needs a fortune, she needs a miracle. How can true love prevail

'Grace Burrowes is terrific!' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton seriesA difficult duke, a determined lady and too many secrets . . . Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven, lives in seclusion, leaving his property only to gallop his demon-black steed across the moors by moonlight. Exasperated mamas invoke his name to frighten small children, though Nathaniel is truly a decent man - maybe too decent for his own good. That's precisely why he must turn away the beguiling woman demanding his help. Lady Althea Wentworth has little patience for dukes, reclusive or otherwise, but she needs Rothhaven's backing to gain entrance into Polite Society. She's asked him nicely, she's called on him politely, all to no avail - until her prize hogs just happen to plunder the ducal orchard. He longs for privacy. She's vowed to never endure another ball as a wallflower. Yet as the two grow closer, it soon becomes clear they might both be pretending to be something they're not. Find out why readers LOVE Grace Burrowes'Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure' Tessa Dare'Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic' Mary Balogh'Wonderfully funny, moving romance, not to be missed!' Eloisa James'If you're not reading Grace Burrowes you're missing the very best in today's Regency Romance!' Elizabeth Hoyt